Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, revealed on his Instagram page that two siblings of makeup artist Abigail Frederick have been awarded scholarships to cover the remaining three years of their education. It’s been reported that this act of kindness was prompted by Abigail’s dedication as the breadwinner of her family. Payment for the current semester has already been made, as evidenced below.
He wrote;
“While I was with your mum she cried that you were her umbrella and bread winner who promised your siblings her two daugters education.
Touched with that a good samaritan has taken up their education till they graduate in three years time. He has made payment for this semester.
May your soul rest in peace.
While there are gang ups here and there to pull us down we are not distracted. My works shall be tested by FIRE at the right time.
ABIGAIL may your soul rest in peace.
@Chukwuma Ideh thank you so much for your magnanimity and supoort as you have also sent #500k to the sound guy PRECIOUS FATHER.
@actorsguildofnigeria
@abkingyakub
@k8henshaw
we shall meet to part no more Adieu Abigail.”
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When Nollywood actress Abigail Nebechi saw the post, she hit the comment section;
“Yes witnessed the mum crying ,how they hv lost d bread winner ,how her consolation daughter has left her and how she sold all that she has to train her in d university.can’t say all that she said .it’s well.”
A certain “pellannaji” was interested in knowing what Adanma Luke would contribute. The commenter asked: “What about that producer that send them there. Why can’t she help”.
Other reactions below:
nwurim: “My own be say if the like make Dem pay their school fee finish still give Dem work, it will never replace that pain she lost a child. The heaviest corpse to carry is the one of your child. That one dey pain differently. 😢may God console them. Rip”.
realucheebere: “Awwwww this is huge 👏 May God bless you all 🙏”.
mildredlnyang: “Thanks for kind gesture but please sir stop random movie producers let it be a certain people well licensed with rightful authority and financially capable with hundreds percent capacity . Strictly on specific people not randomly we need decorum in noollywood please sets standards and values in Noollywood May the souls departed rest in peace😢”.
iamlyzob: “It shall be well, Sir. Leadership is not easy. It’s such a difficult time for y’all . My condolences to you and all the families involved. Life is deeper than we know it. May they all rest, amen 🙏”.
crystal_buzzkings: “Well done sir, please stay focused and always remember that the position you occupy is one of the most criticised positions in the world, like being a president of a country. It’s not easy managing celebrities and public figures, always bear in mind that whatever you do will be criticized, but stay strong, because the world sees your good work.”
prettyohubabe: “And the yeye Adanna wey her yansh no balance never pay them let alone do anything for the family.”
dodovanni: “You’re doing a good job Rollas! People who criticize you can’t do one tenth of what you do. I was surprised to see you at the hospital that evening with Jerry Amilo. More blessings. 🙌🙌🙌👏”.
The late 24-year-old Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Frederick, was laid to rest on Monday in her hometown of Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
Frederick was one of the five film crew members, alongside actor Junior Pope, who tragically perished when their boat capsized on the River Niger last Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
NollywoodCelebs reports that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, ordered her body to be returned to the state for a proper burial after initial reports suggested she was buried by the riverbank.
In compliance with the governor’s directive, her body was exhumed on Sunday, April 14, 2024. A candlelight procession was also held in her honor.
Ubong David, a Facebook user, who shared pictures from Abigail’s burial on Monday wrote:
“The funeral service was conducted by the Church of Christ, Ikot Udoma, and was attended by various dignitaries, including the Eket Transition Committee Chairman, Akaniyene Tommey; Commissioner for Tourism, Charles Udoh; SA on Entertainment, Moses Eskor; Godfada Uko, members of the Eket Transition Committee; Nollywood actress Eve Esin; the Nollywood community, friends, and sympathizers.”
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